Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026
Alexander Bauman has been in practice 9 years and is licensed in Illinois. Alexander lists stress, Anxiety, addictions and relationship issues among 5 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Alexander's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Alexander works with
Alexander lists 5 specialisms. Specialisms are the subjects Alexander chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Alexander's own words
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Alexander Bauman (he/him/his) is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) based in Illinois. Holding an MSW from the University of Kentucky and a BSW from Northeastern Illinois University, Alexander has amassed valuable experience working with dual-diagnosis substance abuse and mental health clients in inpatient settings. His therapeutic expertise includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more.
Born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised in Park Ridge, Alexander is of mixed descent, half Cuban and half Romanian. His compassionate, caring, and goal-oriented approach has been shaped by life experiences and the guidance of his college advisors. Known for his creative and unique therapeutic style, he often integrates interpersonal role-playing, various CBT methods, and insights from books or podcasts to provide clients with fresh perspectives.
His greatest joy in his work comes from witnessing individuals overcome challenges and demonstrate resilience. In each session, Alexander ensures clients are consistently growing by offering honest feedback and new viewpoints, building transparent rapport as he guides them toward success.
Outside of his professional life, Alexander enjoys traveling, grilling, and spending time with family and friends. Fun facts about him include having family in Spain, being double-jointed, and a love for Portuguese food. His personal goals are to continuously develop his skills and treat a variety of cases.
When it comes to his clients, Alexander aims to offer them different perspectives and a renewed sense of hope through the change process. With credentials in mental health first aid, psychological first aid, and CPR, Alexander Bauman is not just a therapist but a multifaceted advocate for mental well-being.
He is currently accepting new guests virtually in Illinois, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Iowa and Hawaii.
Alexander Bauman, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026
03 · What happens next
Alexander practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Alexander's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Alexander at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Alexander is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Alexander.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Practical details
05 · Provenance
Alexander's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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